The holidays are fast approaching and so queue the cooking, gatherings and festivities. During the holidays we all love having that special place to gather and share meals, memories and plans
for the future. Usually these are the times we cherish gathering in the kitchen baking together, sharing stories, preparing the large holiday meal, and just spending a relaxful time with family.

We all know how important kitchen countertops are in the functionality of a kitchen, but do you realize how essential this component is to kitchen design? Besides the fact that
kitchen counters are the most utilized area of the kitchen, your countertops are the strong foundation that your kitchen décor is built upon. This is the area that can set the tone for the room
while being the showcase visual of the space.

Quartz countertops are the modern way to take your kitchen countertops or bathroom vanity to the next level. The clean and elegant flow
throughout the surface, which either mimics natural stone or has glass chips, will make any room shine. Another factor other than the beauty of the material
is the durability. Quartz countertops are hermetically sealed during the manufacturing process. Quartz will withstand daily use and abuse while remaining easy
to maintain and resisting stains and bacteria growth. Let’s take a look at the various levels of Quartz countertops and weigh the pros and cons of having this
material as a kitchen countertop.

At the end of September, 2017, East Coast Granite & Tile will be celebrating 10 years of successful business operations! Over the past ten years we have transformed kitchens and bathrooms, numbering in the tens of thousands, for satisfied customers across the Upstate. Our projects range from residential, retail, and community living. With each project as unique as the project owner, we offer a large selection of countertop options in granite, marble, and quartz. Not only do we supply custom countertops but we also install tile flooring, tile backsplashes and custom cabinets!

This is a common question we receive from customers. If you are researching countertop material
for an upcoming remodel then there is a huge possiblity that you have come across Quartz and Quartzite
while looking through galleries on sites like Houzz and Pinterest.
Which leads to the question "Are these two stones not the same?" The answer is a simple one... No...

Are you looking to remodel your home? Whether you bought a new house, renovating an old house, or building a house,
you have many choices to make when it comes to choosing countertop stone for your bathroom or kitchen. One of the
biggest decision you need to make is what kind of countertop stone you should choose for your home. There are
several for you to pick from.